2009 Pol Roger Blanc de Blanc Champagne....$127.99With fruit from the Côte des Blancs, this is a classic, textured, mineral-driven Chardonnay Champagne. Its bottle age gives a toasty edge to the crisp, lively grapefruit and bitter orange flavors. Well balanced, this impressive wine is still likely to improve with aging. Drink now, but, better, wait until 2020.

Rated 95/100 Wine EnthusiastLet it breathe a few minutes in the glass and Pol Roger's 2009 Brut Blanc de Blancs becomes truly exciting! Sourced in Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize and Oger (all grands crus from the Côte des Blancs), the wine opens with an intensely chalky, fresh and concentrated bouquet of white and yellow-fleshed fruits along with floral and spicy seed flavors as well as notes of wet, crushed limestone. Very deep but always pure and fresh. And so chalky! Full-bodied yet straight and fresh, with vibrating minerality and great finesse, this is a super elegant, tightly woven and persistent but weightless Côte des Blancs with a long, fresh and salty finish. This Cuvée was aged for seven years on the lees before being disgorged on May 30th, 2017. Tasted June 2018.

The local lake or lying just lying on the beach for an extended period of time, you are going to need an extremely refreshing beverage. This orange gose will do the trick. Enjoy the salty zing wherever the wind takes you.

2015 Penfolds RWT Barossa Shiraz...$137.99Spicy and earthy edge to the nose, graphite-like savory aromas ahead of ripe dark plum and very tarry, coal dusty notes, some dried pot pourri too. There's a deep-set palate, very smooth tannins roll out in commanding fashion, almost never-ending finish. This is a long term wine. Try from 2025 and for two decades after that.Rated 97/100 James SucklingVery deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 RWT Shiraz leaps from the glass with expressive blackberries, black raspberries and wild blueberry notes plus underlying Indian spices, Sichuan pepper, forest floor and fertile loam notes with a waft of charcuterie. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it coats the palate with vibrant black berry and spicy layers, framed by firm, rounded tannins and finishing on a lingering earthy note. One for the long haul!Rated 95+/100 The Wine Advocate

Malfy Sicilian Blood Orange Gin...$24.99Malfy Rosa Sicilian Pink Grapefruit...$24.99G.Q.D.I.G.Q.D.I. stands for 'Gin di QUALITÀ DISTILLATO in Italia'. It is a stamp and guarantee of quality and origin.MALFY is distilled in our stainless steel vacuum still so the fresh aromas of italian juniper and citrus are retained.

Hardy Le Coq D'Or Pineau des Charentes ROSE...$21.99Coq d’Or are pineaux in the true Hardy style, fine and subtle in aroma and offering perfect balance between freshness and roundness.Hardy Coq d'Or rosé offers a magnificent ruby colour and a bouquet of summer fruits ranging from cherry to cassis. It is both rich and gentle on the palate, and intensely fruity. The finish is faithful to the Hardy signature: light and refreshing.

By the early 21st century, Caperitif had become a ghost ingredient in classic cocktail recipes. What was this mysterious ‘Cape Aperitif’ that was referenced in that classic cocktail bible from the late 1800’s, the Savoy Cocktail Book?

This question asked by an adventurous Danish mixologist lead to a meeting with a maverick South African winemaker and the rebirth of South Africa’s once-famous vermouth. Caperitif is handcrafted by infusing Chenin Blanc with the flavours and aromas of some 35 natural botanicals, many of which are unique to the insane biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Caperitif is made from wine fortified by spirits, gently sweetened with the sugars of the grape, bittered by cinchona bark and flavoured with a selection of some 35 natural botanicals, including Fynbos, Kalmoes and Naartjie.

The wine features aromas of black cherry, chocolate, mint, root beer, vanilla, cedar, and roast beef. On the palate, a soft attack of roast meat, cherry, chocolate pudding, and sage is highlighted by a medium body and food-friendly acidity, leading to a textured finish.

2017 Girard Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley...$13.99Compare to $16.79 at Total Wine and More in St. LouisCompare to $19.99 at Wine.comTasting Notes : The nose is vibrant with citrus zest aromas, melon and tropical fruits. On the palate, zingy acidity is balanced by tangerine, kiwi and lime flavors with a hint of honeydew melon. A refreshing balance of acidity and fruit linger on the crisp clean finish.

Next lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $14.99A rich, velvety red blend bursting with flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and toasted cedar with scents of dark fruit and pepper. This is a delicious, well-balanced blend made to exacting standards. “We call our red blend ‘Legacy’ in honor of the values and high standards that my dad, Josh, instilled in me.” – Joseph Carr, Founder, Josh CellarsPremium wine growing regions throughout the state including the Central Coast, Lodi and Sonoma and Napa counties.We love pairing this wine with BBQ ribs, leg of lamb, and grilled skirt steak.

A savoury, robust, smooth, easy-drinking red wine from Washington State made from Merlot grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and some toasty oak. Pair with grilled chicken.Rated 90/100 Natalie MacleanThe aromas in this wine are bright, with notes of herb, tire rubber and red currant, with the oak influence dialed back. The fruit flavors are lighter styled, direct and pure, going down easy with blue-fruit flavors on the finish. It's a pleasant easy drinker.Rated 88/100 The Wine Enthusiast

2015 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast Reserve....$12.99Compare to $16.99 at Total Wine and More in St. LouisAromas of currants and blackberry with hints of flowers and spice. Full body, tight and focused with ripe fruit, chocolate and hints of nuts. Drink in 2020.Rated 92/100 James Suckling

There’s some bitter chocolate, along with lots of black fruit and a hint of sweetness to balance. The generous, supple tannins make this so easy to enjoy. Long, ripe but harmonious finish. Drink or hold.

Friday, February 1, 2019

Forsyth customers - road closed on SaturdayVery importantOur Forsyth Location is open normal hours on Saturday.This Saturday (February 2nd) Forsyth Blvd will be closed from Hanley to Jackson.To get to our Forsyth location - coming from the West - just take the Forest Park Parkway, it dumps you right to the entrance of our parking lot. You can still come from the east via Big Bend to Forsyth. Big Bend to our store on Forsyth will be open, no issues. Please plan accordingly to avoid frustration on SaturdayThank you!

Hanley Pedestrian Bridge Construction for Centene

Publish Date:01/28/2019 10:05 AM

Starting on Friday, February 1st at 7:00 pm through Monday, February 4th at 5:00 am, Hanley Road from Bonhomme to Forsyth and Forsyth from Jackson to Hanley will be closed to begin construction for the Centene pedestrian bridge. For more details, visit Centene Hanley Pedestrian Bridge.

Compass Box Malt Whisky Collection...$18.99 / 3pk of 50ml bottlesPeat Monster: You will find a spectrum of seaside and medicinal peatiness, along with kipper-like smokiness, all surrounding a core of fruity malt whisky character. THE PEAT MONSTER is a whisky for those who love intensity, flavour and freshness, balance and drinkability. A whisky for those who appreciate the blending of seemingly dissonant elements to create something sublime.

The Spice Tree: Et voila, THE SPICE TREE was resurrected – matured using a custom-made cask with French oak for the heads and American oak for the bodies. SPICE TREE is a rich, intense malt whisky redolent of baking spices and layered with toasty oak accents that complement the underlying distillery character.

The Spaniard: In this, our first release, 48% of the whiskies have been aged in ex-Sherry casks and 25% in ex-Spanish red wine casks. You will find a whisky that is full, soft and sumptuous on the palate with flavours of citrus peel and pears poached in red wine and spices. It’s a whisky ideal for late evening sipping or stirring into a cocktail.

A limited-edition silver tequila crafted exclusively from agave grown on the grounds of Hacienda Patrón. Harvested from agave plants matured steps from the Hacienda Patrón distillery in a special and unique terroir.The 84 proof was specifically selected to bring out the herbal and citrus notes unique to the Estate Release agave harvest.